Electrician programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 549 schools to find the best for electrician students.
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Choosing a Great Electrician School
The electrician program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Electrician rankings. For our Best Overall Electrician School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Electrician Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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Moraine Park Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in electrician. Located in the city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. About 54 electrician degrees were awarded at Moraine Park Technical College in the most recent year. Electrician graduates of Moraine Park Technical College earn a median of $41,051 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong electrician program will find one at Texas State Technical College, which ranked #2. Texas State Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Waco. About 63 electrician degrees were awarded at Texas State Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, electrician degree recipients from Texas State Technical College generally make around $66,521. Typical student debt for the program is $9,923.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best electrician schools. This large public university is located in the city of Green Bay. There were roughly 77 electrician students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent data year. Electrician graduates of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College earn a median of $31,061 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,997 to complete this degree.
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Linn State Technical College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in electrician, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Linn, Linn State Technical College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 60 electrician students who graduated with this degree at Linn State Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their electrician degree from Linn State Technical College earn around $54,080 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
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Mitchell Technical Institute is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in electrician, ranking #5. This small public university is located in the town of Mitchell. There were roughly 50 electrician students who graduated with this degree at Mitchell Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Graduates of the electrician program make about $55,180 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,750 to complete this degree.
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North Dakota State College Of Science came in at #6 for electrician this year. Located in the town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College Of Science is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 60 electrician students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State College Of Science in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, electrician degree recipients from North Dakota State College Of Science generally make around $48,989. Students borrow a median of $15,706 to complete this degree.
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Northwest Iowa Community College earned the #7 position for electrician this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Sheldon. Northwest Iowa Community College awarded about 11 electrician degrees in the most recent data year. Electrician graduates of Northwest Iowa Community College earn a median of $78,118 early in their careers. Northwest Iowa Community College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans.
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Ivy Tech Community College placed #8 among the best electrician schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Indianapolis. About 527 electrician degrees were awarded at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year. Electrician graduates of Ivy Tech Community College earn a median of $80,734 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,262 to complete this degree.
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Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College came in at #9 for electrician this year. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 494 electrician degrees were awarded at Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their electrician degree from Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College earn around $52,553 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $6,999 to complete this degree.
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Fox Valley Technical College landed the #10 spot for electrician this year. Located in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public university. About 84 electrician degrees were awarded at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their electrician degree from Fox Valley Technical College earn around $44,020 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,319.
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Elizabethtown Community And Technical College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best electrician schools. Set in the city of Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 556 electrician students who graduated with this degree at Elizabethtown Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their electrician degree from Elizabethtown Community And Technical College earn around $59,302 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,186 to complete this degree.
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Owensboro Community And Technical College earned the #12 position for electrician this year. Set in the rural area of Owensboro, Owensboro Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 527 electrician students who graduated with this degree at Owensboro Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, electrician degree recipients from Owensboro Community And Technical College generally make around $52,335. Typical student debt for the program is $7,829.
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Nash Community College landed the #13 spot for electrician this year. Located in the rural area of Rocky Mount, Nash Community College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 16 electrician students who graduated with this degree at Nash Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their electrician degree from Nash Community College earn around $52,474 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,969.
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Northeast Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best electrician schools. Set in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 28 electrician degrees were awarded at Northeast Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their electrician degree from Northeast Community College earn around $59,177 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000.
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Great Basin College landed the #15 spot for electrician this year. Great Basin College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Elko. Roughly 14% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 58 electrician degrees were awarded at Great Basin College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, electrician degree recipients from Great Basin College generally make around $67,461. Typical student debt for the program is $17,128.
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Southeast Technical Institute landed the #16 spot for electrician this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Sioux Falls. Southeast Technical Institute awarded about 27 electrician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, electrician degree recipients from Southeast Technical Institute generally make around $48,654. Students borrow a median of $18,442 to complete this degree.
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Michigan State University landed the #17 spot for electrician this year. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. About 81% of students finish within six years. Michigan State University awarded about 18 electrician degrees in the most recent data year. Electrician graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $39,107 early in their careers. Michigan State University graduates carry a median of $25,213 in student loans.
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Metropolitan Community College Area landed the #18 spot for electrician this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Omaha. There were roughly 61 electrician students who graduated with this degree at Metropolitan Community College Area in the most recent data year. Electrician graduates of Metropolitan Community College Area earn a median of $64,751 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,350.
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North Georgia Technical College placed #19 among the best electrician schools. North Georgia Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Clarkesville. North Georgia Technical College awarded about 56 electrician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, electrician degree recipients from North Georgia Technical College generally make around $41,675. North Georgia Technical College graduates carry a median of $12,279 in student loans.
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City Colleges Of Chicago Richard J Daley College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best electrician schools. City Colleges Of Chicago Richard J Daley College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Chicago. City Colleges Of Chicago Richard J Daley College awarded about 535 electrician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their electrician degree from City Colleges Of Chicago Richard J Daley College earn around $33,326 in the first couple years of their career. City Colleges Of Chicago Richard J Daley College graduates carry a median of $7,500 in student loans.
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Western Technical College La Cross came in at #21 for electrician this year. Western Technical College La Cross is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of La Crosse. There were roughly 19 electrician students who graduated with this degree at Western Technical College La Cross in the most recent data year. Electrician graduates of Western Technical College La Cross earn a median of $43,479 early in their careers. Western Technical College La Cross graduates carry a median of $13,669 in student loans.
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Pennsylvania College Of Technology placed #22 among the best electrician schools. Set in the city of Williamsport, Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. About 48 electrician degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania College Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, electrician degree recipients from Pennsylvania College Of Technology generally make around $51,595. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
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Foothill College placed #23 among the best electrician schools. Foothill College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills. Foothill College awarded about 164 electrician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, electrician degree recipients from Foothill College generally make around $94,152. Typical student debt for the program is $11,595.
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Waukesha County Technical College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best electrician schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Pewaukee. Waukesha County Technical College awarded about 62 electrician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, electrician degree recipients from Waukesha County Technical College generally make around $46,398. Typical student debt for the program is $16,595.
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Somerset Community College landed the #25 spot for electrician this year. Set in the town of Somerset, Somerset Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 379 electrician students who graduated with this degree at Somerset Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, electrician degree recipients from Somerset Community College generally make around $46,259. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500.
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Rest of the Top 50 Electrician Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s electrician ranking:
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 549 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
